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Carrie Baxter

Carrie Baxter

Appleton,WI

Summary

Enthusiastic professional with business finance strengths and inherent personal qualities, seeking to lead continuous improvement strategies.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Fixed Asset and Projects Accountant

Mercury Marine
08.2022 - Current
  • Manage all Fixed Asset and Project related accounting activities
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure proper capitalization of new projects
  • Ensure accurate financial records by updating the fixed asset register with changes in cost, accumulated depreciation, net book value, and useful life
  • Reconcile fixed asset subsidiary ledgers to the general ledger on a monthly basis

Accounting Manager

Miller Electric Manufacturing
01.2022 - 08.2022
  • Oversaw the day-to-day activities of the central finance team
  • Mentored team members by fostering a supportive work environment and encouraging their growth and development
  • Cross-trained existing team members to maximize team performance
  • Managed the month-end closing process, ensuring timely and accurate financial statement preparation

Finance Operations Assistant Manager

US Venture
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Oversaw daily cash reconciliations
  • Promoted teamwork by encouraging collaboration among team members on various projects
  • Coached and mentored team members, providing constructive feedback for growth and development
  • Enhanced team productivity by helping streamline payment processes within the ERP system

Procure to Pay Supervisor

US Venture
12.2018 - 01.2021
  • Oversaw daily operations of the procure to pay team
  • Streamlined vendor onboarding process
  • Collaborated with other departments and divisions to achieve goals and foster teamwork across various functions
  • Increased team member skills, identifying opportunities for growth and development

Senior Customer/Vendor Account Specialist

US Venture
04.2018 - 12.2018
  • Provided subject matter expertise on accounts payable processes and contributed to overall process improvements
  • Strengthened vendor/customer relationships by maintaining open communication and promptly addressing any concerns or issues
  • Performed monthly account reconciliations
  • Maintained accurate vendor records

Associate Accountant

Werner Electric Supply Company
11.2016 - 04.2018
  • Handled day-to-day accounting processes
  • Managed accounts payable and receivable functions
  • Supported month-end closing process by preparing financial statements, variance analyses, and account reconciliations

Bookkeeper

The Source Public House
10.2014 - 11.2016
  • Introduced a system of online bookkeeping activities
  • Completed payroll for employees
  • Reconciled and corrected issues with financial records
  • Prepared monthly financial reports

Education

Bachelor of Accounting -

Lakeland University
04.2021

Skills

  • ERP Software systems & proficiency
  • MS Office Suite
  • Full-cycle accounting
  • Team Collaboration
  • Relationship Building
  • Decision-Making

Timeline

Fixed Asset and Projects Accountant

Mercury Marine
08.2022 - Current

Accounting Manager

Miller Electric Manufacturing
01.2022 - 08.2022

Finance Operations Assistant Manager

US Venture
01.2021 - 01.2022

Procure to Pay Supervisor

US Venture
12.2018 - 01.2021

Senior Customer/Vendor Account Specialist

US Venture
04.2018 - 12.2018

Associate Accountant

Werner Electric Supply Company
11.2016 - 04.2018

Bookkeeper

The Source Public House
10.2014 - 11.2016

Bachelor of Accounting -

Lakeland University
Carrie Baxter